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Signing Of The Otago Central Lakes Regional Deal Paused
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 4:43 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Otago Central Lakes councils remain committed to the Regional Deal and to the long-term partnership we have been building with central government over the past year. More >>
Gratitude As Future Of St Thomas Of Canterbury College Secured
Friday, 21 August 2026, 3:19 pm | Joint Media Statement
For more than six decades, St Thomas’ has been an integral part of Catholic education in Christchurch, with the Christian Brothers serving as custodians of the site the then Bishop of Christchurch transferred to them. More >>
Statement Of Clarification Regarding The Iranian Solidarity Group New Zealand
Tuesday, 18 August 2026, 3:18 pm | Joint Media Statement
This statement is issued to provide clarity to the community and to avoid misunderstanding about our relationship with Iranian Solidarity Group NZ. More >>
Councils Unite Behind Head Start Proposal To Reshape Local Government
Tuesday, 11 August 2026, 4:37 pm | Joint Media Statement
Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen said the proposal reflected a shared, long-term vision rather than simply a redrawing of boundaries. More >>
Councils Unite Behind Head Start Proposal To Reshape Local Government
Monday, 10 August 2026, 1:26 pm | Joint Media Statement
Mackenzie District Mayor Scott Aronsen said the collaboration had been constructive & forward-looking throughout. "We've had open, honest conversations around the table, and that's exactly what a decision of this scale deserves," Mayor Aronsen said. More >>
Petition Says @Frontflict Charges In Spain Are State-sponsored Intimidation Of Palestinian Solidarity
Wednesday, 5 August 2026, 7:46 am | Joint Media Statement
Journalists and media organisations stand in solidarity with Asier and Youssef: An outrageous attack on free speech and Palestinian solidarity More >>
Councils To Decide Whether Northland's Local Government Proposal Moves Forward
Friday, 31 July 2026, 2:38 pm | Joint Media Statement
Under the proposal, the Far North would become a unitary authority from 2028, retaining its existing community boards and Māori ward. More >>
Port Unions Demand Accountability From Lyttelton Port Board And Management
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 8:53 am | Joint Media Statement
The unions oppose the proposed long-term operating arrangement, which they say would amount to the privatisation of port operations, and expect it to be rejected. More >>
Hunters Deliver High-Quality Protein To Wellington Foodbanks
Monday, 27 July 2026, 2:54 pm | Joint Media Statement
“At a time when the cost of living is putting pressure on many households, access to high-quality protein can make a meaningful difference,” Game Animal Council Chief Executive Corina Jordan says. More >>
Educators, Researchers And Young People Gathered In Tāmaki Makaurau To Weave Anti-Racist Futures In Education
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 12:47 pm | Joint Media Statement
The conference insisted that anti-racism in education is not a professional development exercise. It is a struggle over whose knowledge counts, whose safety matters, and whose futures our schools are built to serve. More >>
International Paramedics Day Recognises Evolving Role Of Paramedics
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 8:19 pm | Joint Media Statement
On International Paramedics Day, Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance are highlighting the evolving role of paramedics as they respond to patients with increasingly complex health needs. More >>
Control Of Teaching Council One More Step In Highly Disturbing Trend
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 7:36 am | Joint Media Statement
The passing of the legislation today follows the recent decision by the Minister of Health not to re-appoint the Medical Council chair and deputy chair as Council members. More >>
Port Unions Warn Tōnui Proposal Opens Backdoor To Global Monopoly
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 4:19 pm | Joint Media Statement
Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) President Aubrey Wilkinson says that handing day-to-day port operations and cargo handling to a foreign state-owned operator will endanger local supply chains. More >>
Unions Blast Covert Plans To Privatise Lyttelton Port
Thursday, 18 June 2026, 12:41 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) and the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) are taking a decisive stance to stand as frontline defence for the Canterbury community. More >>
Over 80 Community Groups Urge Governments To Remove ISDS From ASEAN-ANZ Trade Deal
Tuesday, 16 June 2026, 2:30 pm | Joint Media Statement
June 15, 2026 : The ten ASEAN countries and Australia and New Zealand have agreed to review investor rights to sue governments known as Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) in the updated AANZFTA agreement in the second half of 2026. Consensus of ... More >>
Motueka Residents Demand Action On Failing Wastewater Infrastructure
Saturday, 6 June 2026, 4:53 pm | Joint Media Statement
The community says it will continue to escalate the issue until meaningful action is taken. More >>
Hastings And Central Hawke’s Bay Mayors Say More Support Needed To Help Protect New Zealand-Grown Food
Saturday, 30 May 2026, 5:31 pm | Joint Media Statement
Central Hawke’s Bay Mayor Will Foley said the funding announced today was an encouraging start, but more support would be needed. More >>
Regional Deal Unlocks New Zealand's Global Trade Gateway
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 3:01 pm | Joint Media Statement
The Regional Deal responds by bringing nationally and regionally significant projects into a single, coordinated programme with a clear focus on delivery. More >>
Joint Statement On Local Government Announcement
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 6:22 pm | Joint Media Statement
The issues involved are complex and will create uncertainty, but there is also an opportunity to look at how we best position ourselves to shape the future for the communities we all serve. More >>
Clean Energy Powers Sustainable, Reliable, And Climate Resilient Healthcare For Savai‘i Communities
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 3:59 pm | Joint Media Statement
With the installation of solar power systems, healthcare facilities are now better equipped to provide roundtheclock care. More >>
